Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken Breasts

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Moist, flavorful, easy, and tasty!

  • 2
  • Average
  • 15 mins
  • 45 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1-2 medium lemons, sliced
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 garlic cloves, quartered
  • 2 uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Layer ½ lemon slices and 1 sprig of rosemary on the bottom of a baking dish. Scatter ½ of garlic around the pan.

Step 3

Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Lay chicken on top of lemon rosemary bed.

Step 4

Place remaining lemon slices on top of chicken breasts. Place rosemary sprig between the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with remaining garlic. Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil.

Step 5

Bake for 40-60 minutes until chicken is cooked through (1 pound takes about 40-45 minutes, 5 pounds takes 60 minutes). Cover with aluminum foil for 5 minutes and let the chicken rest.

You can sear the chicken in a pan before you bake it if you'd like a little sear on it.